KPop Demon Hunters Sequel Announced: Netflix & Directors Reunite

0:00This is Corey, and here's what's trending across entertainment and celebrity news right now. Netflix has big news for fans of K-pop demon hunters. The streamer confirmed a sequel is officially happening. Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhands are back at the helm. This marks the first project under their new multi-year deal with Netflix for writing and directing. The original movie came out in 2025. It starred Art & Show, On He O See Up, and others like Daniel Day Kim and Ken Jong. The story follows a K-pop girl group that secretly hunts demons using their music. It became Netflix's most watched original film ever. Viewers loved it right away. The soundtrack hit platinum status from the RIAA. It even had four songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 at once. The film won best animated motion picture at the Golden Globes. Plus, it earned two Oscar nominations, including Best Animated Feature. The directors are thrilled about more stories in this world.

1:01They see the characters as family and want to push music, animation, and storytelling further. Kang feels proud as a Korean filmmaker to expand these Korean characters. No release day yet, but expected around 2029. Animation takes time from development to final polish. Fans will have to wait, but the hype is already building. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Press Play. Put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILO.COM